Madagascar: ENR-Technical Specialists – Environment and Biodiversity Conservation Program, Madagascar

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for an Environment and Biodiversity Conservation Program in Madagascar.

Deputy Chief of Party

Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and in coordination and collaboration with project administrative, financial and contracts staff, the DCOP will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all required project technical deliverables to support the execution of the project.

Qualifications:

* Advanced degree in Environmental Sciences, Ecological and Natural Resources, Economics, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline in relation to areas of the program;

* Minimum of 7-10 years of demonstrable experience managing the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of development programs;

* Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing projects focused on agriculture production, biodiversity, natural resources, and sustainable resource development;

* Proficiency in Financial Management, including budgeting, accounting, and grants;

* Proven ability to maintain good relationships with government officials and other stakeholders; and

* Prior experience recruiting and supervising host-country staff.

Protected Areas System Specialist

Provide the technical support needed to design and implement the management of new protected areas (NAP) in the program intervention areas under the Protected Areas System of Madagascar.

Qualifications:

* At least a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Engineering or other relevant discipline in relation to areas of the program;

* A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in design and / or planning and management of protected areas;

* A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the implementation of projects funded by international donors in the field of sustainable management of natural resources; and

* Familiar with the categories of protected areas and the MPI.

Local Governance Specialist of Natural Resources

Provide the technical support required to facilitate and coordinate the implementation of activities under the natural resources’ local governance component of the program.

Qualifications:

* At least a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Engineering or other relevant discipline in relation to areas of the program;

* A minimum of 5 years of experience in the implementation of projects related to the sustainable management of natural resources;

* Demonstrated successful experience in the development of economic activities involving communities; and

* Familiar with the support of community organizations.

Environmental Business Development Specialist

Provide technical support required to facilitate and coordinate the implementation of support for business development related to the conservation of natural resources in the program intervention areas.

Qualifications:

* At least a Master's degree in business administration, economics or other relevant field with respect to areas of the program;

* A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in support for the creation and / or management of companies;

* Demonstrated experience in the development of value chains in agriculture and natural resource management with rural communities;

* Familiar with the private sector environment in Madagascar; and

* Good negotiation skills and effective collaboration with the private sector, state institutions and other stakeholders.

All candidates should have excellent Malagasy and French as well as a good knowledge of written and spoken English.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* CV in reverse chronological format

* Reference List

* Employee Biographical Data Sheet

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Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/234waef

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.